Diyarbakır is a city that has hosted many civilizations with its thousands of years of history, and is rich in cultural and artistic terms.

This deep-rooted history continues to live not only on the city walls and stones, but also in traditional crafts, jewelry and handcrafted works.

An important part of this traditional heritage, silversmithing still finds life in the hands of masters in Diyarbakır.

A silversmith in Hasanpaşa Inn

Located in the Sur district of Diyarbakır, the historical Hasanpaşa Inn is a place visited with interest by both local and foreign visitors.

In one of the small but striking shops of this inn, Ali Sait Özkan offers historical silver works he has collected from the villages to those interested.

Ali Sait Özkan is not just a silversmith; he is a carrier of memory.

It is possible to touch the past in every piece and rediscover Diyarbakır’s multi-layered history.